Design Manager, Footwear
Location:
Secaucus, New JerseyJob Summary:
The Designer will oversee the design process from conception to final prototype for assigned product(s) and is fully responsible for entire product design to include market research, designing, sketching, spacing, and fit. The Designer will build effective collaborative relationships and maintain the unique look, integrity, and vision of the brand.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Research competitive markets to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques
- Ensure that the product is consistent with market trends while maintaining the brand identity and business strategy
- Concept and execute silhouette, fit, and styling directions
- Sketch and color assigned categories in Illustrator
- Ensure that production/sampling packages are accurate and complete
- Partner with Merchandising Team to set seasonal framework and ensure creative ideas and business goals are aligned
- Set seasonal fabric and trim direction, working with Product Development, Production and R&D Teams regarding QA results and development issues.
- Set direction of fit and final approval of fit by collaborating with Technical Design
- Maintain daily communication with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Technical Design Teams regarding development issues
- Adhere to cross-functional calendar and attends all meetings as required
- Provide a positive, challenging work environment
- Must be able to travel to Globally to oversee sample making process
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in design or related field
- 3+ years of experience in design or related field
Skills and Behaviors:
- Ability to design around concepts
- Thorough knowledge of fabrications, silhouettes, color ways, construction techniques, and trim
- Highly organized with effective communication skills
- Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
- Proficient in Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Bridge. PDM and Microsoft Office
Hourly/Salary
$50,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary

o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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The Children’s Place was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1969 by David Pulver and Clinton Clark. They began by selling toys, apparel and accessories before deciding that apparel had the most growth potential. By the early 1980s, The Children’...
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